Ohio Capital Journal

    The Ohio Capital Journal is a hard-hitting, independent, nonprofit news organization dedicated to connecting Ohioans to their state government and its impact on their lives. The Capital Journal combines Ohio state government coverage with relentless investigative journalism, deep dives into the consequences of policy, political insight and principled commentary.

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    Intel Gets More Federal Funding for Ohio Production Plants

    Nearly $20 billion in federal grants and loans is on its way to Intel to support work on semiconductor fabs in Ohio and around the country. The funding is part of the CHIPS Act, signed into law by President Joe Biden in 2022. Ohio’s New Albany-area Intel facility currently under construction stands to benefit substantially.

    Ohio Weather is Getting Weirder. Is It Time to Talk About Climate Change?

    For two years running, Ohio has seen what used to be rare February tornadoes, followed by a deadly outbreak just last week. But news coverage of the twisters almost completely omitted any mention of climate change.

    Demand Grows for Ohio’s Private School Voucher Program

    There have been more than 91,100 applications for Ohio’s private school voucher expansion program so far this school year — a dramatic increase compared to previous years. 

    Will Ohio Ever End Gerrymandering?

    Some of the leaders of a campaign to reform redistricting in Ohio say the process of drawing districts may be complicated, but making necessary changes to end gerrymandering isn’t: “Political insiders have no business being in the process.”

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    New Push for $15 Minimum Wage in Ohio

    A new push for a $15 minimum wage was introduced in the Ohio House, attempting to speed up the progress of a constitutional amendment passed nearly two decades ago.

    Racism Could be Considered a Public Health Crisis in Ohio

    An Ohio Senate resolution to declare racism a public health crisis is back on the table.

    Experts Concerned About Continued Teacher Shortages

    Education advocates, and even those teaching the next generation of educators, are concerned that a teacher shortage may become a chronic problem, even as pandemic-related interruptions fade away.

    Experts Say Student Loan Forgiveness May Raise College Tuition in Ohio

    President Joe Biden continues to defer student loan payments as the legality of his plan to forgive $10,000 to $20,000 in student loans is hashed out in court.

    Ohio GOP Wants New Restrictions on Citizen-Led Amendments

    Lawmakers raised two ideas last Thursday with massive implications for Ohio voters. One is an initiative requiring citizen-led constitutional amendments gain a 60% supermajority at the ballot for passage, the other is a House bill aimed at rewriting the underlying infrastructure of how the state conducts elections.

    Ohio GOP Plans Major Overhaul to Education Department

    A new bill introduced by Ohio Senate Republicans last week seeks to “restructure” Ohio’s State Department of Education, create a new administrative division under the governor’s office, and dramatically reduce the state Board of Education’s duties.
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    Ohio Highways Getting High-Tech Traffic Congestion Updates

    The Ohio Department of Transportation is spending millions of dollars to install new warning system technology on highways across the state that will warn drivers of upcoming traffic congestion. 

    New Info Comes to Light in FirstEnergy Scandal

    The announcement Monday of new felony indictments against players in Ohio’s massive bribery scandal is again raising questions about what Gov. Mike DeWine knew before and after he nominated Sam Randazzo to be the top utility regulator in the state.

    DeWine Releases Updated Transgender Healthcare Rules

    Adults wouldn’t have restricted access to transgender health care and transgender youth wouldn’t need to get medical consent from a bioethicist before starting treatment, according to Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s revised proposed administrative rules on transgender care. 

    Efforts by Ohio GOP to Restrict Marijuana Legalization Have Stalled Out

    Lawmakers have yet to bring changes to Ohio’s new marijuana law over the finish line. 

    Ohioans Put $7.65 Billion on the Line for Sports Betting in 2023

    Ohioans wagered $7.65 billion in sports betting last year — the first year it was legal in Ohio.